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01-01 Members of the Board and their Powers

Governing organization of University; Number of Board Members; Appointments; Vacancies; Powers of Board.

01-02 Officers of the Board and their Duties

Duties of Officers; Chairperson; two Vice Chairpersons; Secretary; Assistant Secretary; Nominating committee.

01-03 Committees of the Board

Board committee responsibilities; meeting procedures; Standing committees: Educational Policy, Student Affairs, Finance and Fiscal Policy, External Affairs; Audit; Personnel and Compensation; Special committees; Advisory committees.

01-04 Meetings of the Board

Meeting schedules; special meetings; Regular; special; emergency; committee meetings; executive sessions; quorum; order of business; rules of order.

01-05 President of the University

Presidential search committee; Responsibilities: attendance at all board meetings, Faculty Senate member, preparation of an annual report on the University, executive head of all university colleges, branches, schools and departments, authority in student discipine, oversee preparation of the annual budget, oversee interollegiate athletics, oversee and foster relationships concerning the University, primary role in fund raising, final authority for the administration of the University and authorization to settle any lawsuit filed for or against the University for no more than $25,000.000.

01-06 University Faculty

Faculty: President, Vice Presidents, Deans, Distinguished Professors, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Instructors, Lecturers, all others giving instruction for college credit; Legislative body of the University Faculty; Faculty Senate responsibilities.

01-07 Annual Budget

Detailed statement of estimated revenue, expenses, and surplus of the operating funds of the University; Proposed budget; salaries; wages; classifications; changes in status; Finance and fiscal policy committee; proposed personnel actions; Revised at the discretion of the Board.

01-08 Enactment, Repeal or Amendments

Bylaws amended or repealed by a vote of a majority of all Board members.

01-09 Compliance with Administrative Rule Filing Requirements

Definition of a "111.15 rule"; Rule, regulation, bylaw, or standard adopted by the Board; General and uniform legal effect; Appendix.

02-01 Officers of the Academic Administration

Duties and responsibilities of the officers of the academic administration; President; Senior Vice President and Provost; Deans of the degree-granting and professional colleges and schools; Dean of the University College; Dean of the Graduate School; Associate Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer; Associate Vice President for Student Affairs; Director of The University of Akron Service Consortium; Associate Provost and Special Assistant to the President for Minority Affairs; Associate Vice President for Information Services; Assistant Vice President for Information Services; other administrative officers.

02-02 Organization of Instruction

Colleges, schools, and divisions of instruction; Composition, responsibilities, functions, and meetings of: University faculty; contract professionals; college faculties; graduate faculty; divisional staff; departmental staff.

02-03 University Libraries Administration

Appointment and responsibilities of University Libraries Administration; Dean of University Libraries; Librarian of the School of Law.

02-04 University Research Council

Responsibilities, appointment of members, chairperson, and membership of the University Research Council; Supervision and coordination of sponsored and contractual research activities; Associate Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer.

02-05 University Research, Copyright and Patent Policy

Copyrights; publications; unofficial employment; contract research; privately sponsored research for profit in which University facilities are used; patent rights and licensing procedure; use of the name of the University; guidelines of the University of Akron for signature authority at University Research Centers; guidelines for use of University Research and Service Centers for economic development; guidelines of The University of Akron for Centers for signature authority and limited patent waiver in testing services agreements; Publication protocols clarified; all contract research in University facilities must be coordinated by the Director of Research Services and Sponsored Programs; and a revised royalty policy that provides in part that 40 percent of net funds be distributed to inventor(s) after University recovers expenses from patent prosecution and related costs.

02-06 Degrees and Certification

Conferring of degrees and certificates; honorary degrees; diploma and certificate signatures; granting and awarding of degrees.

02-10 Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School

Appointment, reporting duties, responsibilities of hte Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School; Duties and authority of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.

03-01 Officers of Business and Finance

Appointment and responsibilities of the officers of Business and Finance; President; Vice President for Business and Finance; Associate Vice President for Business and Finance and Controller; Associate Vice President for Administrative Services; Associate Vice President for Business and Finance; Director of Purchasing; Treasurer; Director of Resource Analysis and Budget; other administrative officers and assistants.

03-02 Tuition, Fees and Refunds

Procedures for the assessment, payment, and refund of tuition and fees; Resident and non-resident students.

03-03 Property of the University

Preservation and safekeeping; additions to the inventory; property which has become unfit for use through wear and tear; Associate Vice President for Business and Finance and Controller.

03-04 Budget Deficit

Expenditures must remain in line with authorized budgets; carry forward of a deficit budget blance.

03-05 Officers of Human Resources

President is executive head of all University departments; Appointment and responsibilities of the Executive Director of Human Resourcesl Responsibilities of the Executive Director of Human Resources; Responsibilities of the Assistant Executive Director and Appointing Authority, the Director of Benefits Administration, the Director of EEO Compliance, the Director of Classification, Training & Development Services, and the Director of Human Resources Information Services.

03-06 Officers of Human Resources

Credit cards; payment option; coordinated through controller; credit card merchant application; cash credit control procedures; account code; bank charges; security; distribution; disposal; back up; backup media; basic background investigation; protected against unauthorized access; security incident reported to supervisor.

04-01 Officers of Public Affairs and Development

Appointment and responsibilities of Officers of Public Affairs and Development; Vice President of Public Affairs and Development; Associate Vice President for Development; Alumni Affairs; Governmental Relations; Development.

04-04 Compliance with Sunshine Law

Board meetings; executive session; public meetings; time and place of all regularly scheduled meetings; 24 hours advance notice; special meetings; news media; emergency requiring immediate official action

05-01 Officers of University Relations and Communications

Appointment and responsibilities of the Executive Director of University Relations and Communications; Advertising; communications; media relations; marketing; publications; public relations; photography; alumni communications; special events; printing services; video production.

05-02 University Libraries Administration RESCINDED 04-11-03 See rule 3359-02-03 for guidance.

Appointment and responsibilities of University Libraries Administration; Dean of University Libraries; Librarian of the School of Law.

06-01 Officers of Human Resources

Executive Director of Human Resources; Employment services; personnel services; benefits administration; labor and employee relations; fringe benefits; handbooks and directories; compliance with Federal, State, and Ohio Board of Regents Personnel Report Requirements; maintenance of personnel records.

07-01 Office of the Vice President and General Counsel

Vice President and General Counsel: litigation, legal documents, contracts, policies, procedures, legal review of judicial decisions, legislative or governmental regulatory developments, recommendation of compliance procedures or strategies, property acquisitions, leases, labor relations, insurance matters, patent, trademark, and copyright matters, internal audits, preventive legal guidance; Deputy General Counsel: management and direction of claims defense, development and implementation of a contracts administration program and cordination of assignments and staffing, real and intellectual property matters; Director of Public Safety and Chief of University Police: overall operation of the University Police and Safety Departments.

07-01.1 Records Compliance Office

Records Compliance Officer; Ohio Public Records Act; Redact; Copies; General Counsel; Archive.

07-02 Internal Auditor

Financial audits; operational audits; investigative audits; compliance audits; finance, fiscal policy, and investment committee of the board; vice president for business and finance; vice president and general counsel; president.

08-01 Officers of Student Affairs

Appointments, responsibilities and duties of the Vice President for Student Affairs; Supervisory duties and responsibilities of the Vice President for Student Affairs; Recommendation by Vice President for Student Affairs to readmit student previously dismissed from the University, form of recommendation.

09-01 Appointments to the Classified and Unclassified Civil Service

Administrative changes; personnel recommendations; certificates of appointment; job descriptions; employment and compensation; educational or research duties; unclassified and classified service.

09-02 General Academic and Administrative Personnel Matters

Appointments and tenure; promotions; termination of appointment; evaluations; leaves of absence; sick leave; retirement; retirement allowance; pensions; insurance; disability benefits; resignation; retirement.

09-03 Full-Time Service

Ohio Ethics Laws; outside activities; contract of employmentl annual disclosure; prior written approval; discipline; termination of employment.

09-04 Amendments

Regulation of the Board; enacted; amended; repealed.

09-05 Notice Procedure

Giving Public Notice; hearing; adoption, amendment, or recission of rules under Chapter 119 of the Revised Code; Statement of its intention to consider adopting, amending, or rescinding the rule; Synopsis of the proposed rule.

09-06 Internal Auditor RESCINDED 04-11-03 See rule 3359-07-02 for guidance.

Financial audits; operational audits; investigative audits; compliance audits; finance, fiscal policy, and investment committee of the board; vice president for business and finance; vice president and general counsel; president.

10-01 University of Akron Governance Structure and Bylaws

Governance bodies; scope of authority; Board of Trustees; all applicable state and federal laws.

10-02 The University of Akron Bylaws of the Faculty See the 2003 Rules Update page for rules changes to this rule that are effective September 30, 2003.

Duties; Planning and Budgeting Committee; University Planning Assumptions; The University Plan; The University Budget; Ohio Faculty Council; officers and executive committee; committee structure; University committees: Faculty Rights and Responsibilities Committee, University Well-Being Committee, Non-Bargaining Unit Staff, Graduate Council; Planning and Budgeting Committee; mission statement; Membrship; officers; voting; Permanent committees: Academic Policies and Calendar Comittee; Curriculum Review; Athletics; Campus Facilities Planning; University Libraries; Reference; Faculty Research; Student Affairs; Computer and Communication Technologies; Meetings; membership; appoirtionment; diversity; electorate; terms of office; elections; Staff Employee Advisory Committee; amendments; support; rules; appointment of retired faculty; Electronic ballots (elections).

11-01 Sick Leave for Faculty, Contract Professionals, Classified and Unclassified Exempt Staff - Interim Rule

Paid sick leave defined; contract professionals; classified; unclassified exempt staff; absence from duties; immediate family defined; physician's certification; active pay status; not pay status; accrual of sick leave; procedure for utilization of sick leave; transfer of sick leave; unexcused absence; benefit administration.

11-02 Professional Leave, Leave of Absence, and Vacations

Leave without pay; denial of leave without proper notice; FMLA leave; excused absences; professional leave; leaves of absence without compensation; academic year and vacations.

11-03 Vacation Policy for Full-Time 12-Month Faculty, Contract Professionals, and Unclassified Exempt Staff

Accrual and carry-over of unused vacation leave (maximum of 44 days overall accrual); procedure governing vacation leave; vacation leave upon separation of employment.

11-04 A Faculty Improvement Program

Enhance competence; professional growth; new or renewed intellectual achievement; professional leave; eligibility; compensation and other benefits; prohibition on additional outside employment or income during FIPL; specific plan to support reason for leave; method of application and selection; accountability; conditions of acceptance.

11-05 Court and military leave.

Court leave; Military leave: federal call up, state call up, federal active duty, state active duty, health insurance, reinstatement, reemployment, Family and Medical Leave Act.

11-06 Part-Time Employment for Full-Time Non-Teaching Personnel Who Retire

Without faculty rank; employed on a part-time basis; up to five years; consecutive academic years.

11-07 Sixty Plus Program

Over sixty years of age; attend University courses; audit students; instructor's approval; no more than three courses per semester; without having to pay tuition or the general service fee; credit for courses and classes; family income under federal poverty guideline; eleven or fewer credits; participants may be prohibited where prerequisites apply; subject to disciplinary and governance rules.

11-08 Policies and Procedure for Student Records

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); employment record; University Police Department; medical system records; personal identifier; annual notification; written consent of the student; legitimate educational interest; location of educational records; procedure to inspect education records; fees for copies; directory information; request for access; disclosure; correction of education record; availability of policies.

11-09 Interim Policy on www Information Publishing

Official University web pages; unit pages; personal web pages; e-mail addresses.

11-10 Access and Acceptable Use of University Computer and Informational Resources

Information Technology (IT); resources; systems; Systems Authority; Systems Administrator; Certifying Authority; Information Owner; acceptable access and use standards; no expectation of privacy; security; harassing or threatening; destruction; malware; revocation of privileges.

11-10.3 Interim Information Technology Security and System Integrity Policy

IT security, system integrity, electronic security, information technology security officer, information technology security policy committee, data security, network security.

11-10.4 Interim Customer Information Security Policy

Customer information, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, financial information, security, information security program coordinator, non-public financial information, information technology security officer, service providers, contract

11-10.5 Cellular Telephone and Other Wireless Communication

Purpose and scope, wireless communication vendors, eligibility and approval, wireless user categories, category 1, category 2, plans, equipment, features and accessories, damage, loss or theft, wireless communication service provider relationship management, termination, individually owned wireless communication, use of wireless communication while driving.

11-10.6 Social Security Number Use Policy

Reduce use of social security numbers for identification purposes; confidential information; privacy; identification (ID) number; Information Technology Security Policy Committee (ITSPC); Information Technology Security Officer (ITSO).

11-11 University Records Officer

Director of Archival Services; records retention; disposition and destruction of University records.

11-11 .1 Electronic Records Retention

Electronic record; management and disposition; legal custodian; official; e-mail; retention; instant messaging; backups; litigation hold by office of general counsel.

11-12 Interim Policy on Stipends and Overload

Primarily administrative functions; substantial increases in responsibility; requests for stipends or overload; already teaching twelve load hours; conform with compensation ranges; appeal to the Senior Vice President and Provost.

11-12.1 Policy on stipends for contract professionals and non-bargaining unit staff

Temporary stipends; contract professionals; non-bargaining unit staff; reclassification; responsibility for recommending and administration of stipends; written rationale; stipend amount; budget responsibility; renewal of stipend; effective dates of stipend.

11-13 Sexual Harassment Policy

Environment free of inappropriate and disrespectful conduct and communication; prohibit any and all forms of sexual harassment; all students, faculty and staff have a responsibility to assist in the enforcement of this policy, be aware of its contents, and to abide by its terms; definitions; sex discrimination; unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; sexually motivated physical conduct; other verbal or physical conduct; submission to conduct; term or condition, either explicitly or implicitly, of employment, of obtaining an education or of obtaining educational benefits or opportunities; unwelcome sexual conduct; not every advance or consent of a sexual nature constitutes harassment; retaliation; responsibility; reporting and investigating procedures; resolution of a complaint; confidentiality.

11-14 Reemployment of Superannuates

Applies to Superannuates who retire from The University of Akron through a retirement incentive program of the University.

11-15 Reemployment Procedures for Retirees Other than Retirees Who Elected to Retire Under a University of Akron Early Retirement Incentive Program

Reemployment agreements for retired employees; reemployment of retired faculty; State Teachers Retirements System (STRS); School Employees Retirement System (SERS); Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

11-17 Conflict of Interest, Conflict of Commitment, Scholarly Misconduct, and Ethical Conduct - Policies and Procedures

Conflict policies regarding research projects; university contracts; nepotism; Sanctions for non-disclosure; timely and accurate disclosure; yearly conflict of interest report; invention of patent rights; intellectual propety; conflict policy regarding research; research disclosure requirements; conflicts involving university contracts; signature authority; scope of employment; no contracting with friends or family members; free exchange of ideas; no gifts of substantial value to be given or received; university seal; university name; care of university property; nepotism.

UA employee as expert witness; duty of good faith; responsibility of dean or other administrative supervisor; procedures for reports; procedure for determination in potential conflict situations when initiated by the senior research officer; provost; president; Ohio Ethics Commission; procedure for resolution of conflict situations; procedure for investigation of alleged conflict of interest or conflict of commitment; illegal acts subject to prosecution; records retained at OGC; university principles for research and sponsored programs; title to intellectual property; restriction of theses and dissertations; university contracts governed by Ohio law; university will not make warranties; policies and procedures governing scholarly misconduct; scientific method; ethical conduct of research; inquiry and investigation procedures for scholarly misconduct relating to university related research that is publicly disseminated; guidelines for operation of inquiry committees.

Whistle-Blower; responsibilities of department chair; procedures for reports.

Conflict of Interest Forms

11-17.1 Conflict Management Requiring President's Review

Conflict, disclosure, approval, employee, vice president, financial interest, intellectual property, commercialization, immediate supervisor, president, conflict management plan, 3359-11-17, 3359-11-18.

11-17.2 Spousal Hire Policy

Statement of purpose, trailing spouse, candidate, professional career, definitions, spouse, spousal hire, eligibility, application, conflict of interest, 3359-11-17, offer of assistance, employment, locating, networking, identifying employment opportunities, vacant position, shared position, contract professional, staff, position, terms and conditions.

11-18 Conduct and Ethics Policy: Employee Financial Interests in Companies Licensed under University Intellectual Property

Conduct and Ethics Policy; financial interests in inventions; technology development; applicability; relation to Ohio Ethics Laws; relation to other University rules; effective date; policy requirements; approval process; compliance with collateral employment requirements; conflicts management plan; annual review; conflicts of interest; intellectual property.

11-19 Policies and procedures for release, privacy, and security of selected health information

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act policies; HIPAA patient privacy; protected health information; privacy official; director of health services; privacy officer; training; complaints; access; medical records; copy; audit; compliance; business associate; agreement.

11-21 Criminal Background Checks for Residence Life and Housing Employees

Residence life and housing; staff members; criminal background checks; disqualifying conditions for employment; felony; sexual offense; offense of violence; theft offense; drug abuse offense; disciplinary action.

20-01 Institutional Mission and Goals, Affirmative Action Statement

Board mission and goals; mission statement; affirmative action statement.

20-02 Organization of the University See the 2003 Rules Update page for rules changes to this rule that are effective September 30, 2003.

Selection duties and review of the positions listed below;
Board of Trustees: formulate University policy;
Offiers of academic administration;
President: elected by the Board, executive head of all university colleges and departments, responsibile for the general supervision of University interests;
Senior Vice President and Provost: appointed by the Board upon recommendation of the President, search committee, supervision and administration of the academic functions of the University;
Deans of degree granting colleges and schools: appointed by the Board upon recommendation of the President through the Senior Vice President and Provost, search committee, administrative heads of their respective colleges and schools, general supervision of the interests of the college or school;
Division Chairs: Appointed by the Board upon recommendation of the Dean of the College, the Senior Vice President and Provost, and the President, encourage the improvement of teaching and scholarship within the division, recommendation of not less than two-thirds of the regular faculty members of the department or division, four year term, may be renwed, administrative heads of their respective departments;
Department Chairs: search committee, recommendations to the regular department faculty, two-thirds of the regular department faculty recommend a candidate, establish annual goals, four year mandatory performance review, faculty review, decanal review, rotating chair with a fixed term of office.
Dean of the Graduate School: appointed by the Board upon recommendation of the President, heads of the graduate school, convenes and serves as chair of the Graduate Council;
Dean of the University College: appointed by the Board upon recommendation of the President, directs and promotes the programs of general education, developmental programs, academic advising services, and other duties as assigned;
Dean of the University Libraries: appointed by the Board upon the recommendation of the President, search committee, administrative head of the University Libraries, direction of audio-visual services;
Associate Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer: appointed by the Board upon recommendation of the President through the Senior Vice President and Provost, convene and chair the University Research Council, encourage basic, applied, and funded research among the faculty.
Other Administrative Officers: Minority Affairs; Affirmative Action; Equal Employment Opportunity; ROTC; special programs; public services; research centers; may be appointed by the Board upon recommendation of the President;
Officers of Student Affairs;
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs: appointed by the Board upon recommendation of the President; administration of student support services, 3359-02-01.
Officers of Business and Finance: Vice President for Business and Finance; 3359-03-01; Assistant Vice President for Business and Finance and Controller; Director of Purchasing; Treasurer;
Officers of University Research: Associate Vice President for University Research and Technology Transfer 3359-02-01;
General Counsel: 3359-07-01;
Organization of academic supervision and instruction: colleges, schools, and divisions; University faculty; contract professionals; Faculty Senate; Administrative Compliance; college faculties; graduate faculty; Graduate Council; divisional and departmental staffs; individual faculty members.

20-03 The Faculty: General Personnel Policies See the 2003 Rules Update page for rules changes to this rule that are effective September 30, 2003.

Faculty appointments; Faculty status: Regular faculty, emeritus faculty, auxiliary faculty, visiting faculty, part-time faculty, adjunct faculty, instructor, distinguished professor, department chair, division chair, associate or assistant dean, dean, senior vice president and provost, assistant to a vice president, president, assistants to the president, academic administrators with faculty status; academic freedom; reappointments and tenure; promotions; evaluation; notification of reappointment, tenure, and promotion.

20-03.1 Salaries (full-time faculty)

Maximum, minimum, median, and average salaries; nine-months' pay schedule; twelve months' schedule; salary adjustments; merit pay.

20-032 Faculty Workload Policy

Faculty workload: Teaching; research; creative activity; baccalaureate department; baccalaureate/masters departments; baccalaureate/masters/doctoral departments; university two-year or associate degree programs; part-time faculty; special cases; formulation of workload policy; general University guidelines; teaching in general; administration; research; creative activity; instructional support; service; lead credit in special situations; load for summer sessions; procedural guidelines.

20-034 Terminating Appointment

Non-reappointment and termination; right of appeal; termination for cause; retrenchment necessitated by financial exigency; resignation; retirement; terminating employment (procedures).

20-035 Orientation of New Faculty Members

Fall semester; new regular and full-time auxiliary faculty; seminar; objectives; various activities.

20-036 Faculty Grievance Procedures

Faculty Rights and Responsibilities Committee; faculty grievances; filing of a complaint; initial review; investigation of grievance; intermediate review; conciliation; final review; implementation of policies; committee report; sanctions.

20-03.7 Guidelines for Initial Appointment, Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion of Regular Faculty

Procedures; initial appointment; reappointment; tenure and promotion; Reappointment Committee; Tenure Committee; Promotion Committee; appeals or review procedures; faculty rights and responsibilities.

20-038 Joint Appointments and Titles

Definition of joint appointments and joint titles; status of faculty holding such appointments; unit of initial appointment; secondary appointment; degree of participation in department affairs; determination of tenure; recommendation for promotion; termination of joint appointment; shall not confer additional rights.

20-039 Guidelines for Academic Retrenchment Due to Financial Exigency RESCINDED 09-30-03 See University rule 3359-30-01 for guidance.

Financial exigency; stautory obligation; consultation; data and documentation; faculty advisory committee; administrative recommendation; faculty review; academic due process; faculty reduction in force (rif); contemporary or part-time faculty; probationary faculty; tenured faculty; computing seniority; junior tenured faculty member; Faculty Senate; rights and benefits; timing.

20-04 The Faculty: Personal Matters and Special Instruction

Salary payments; salary deductions; insurance; attendance at professional meetings; reporting illness or other absences; attending commencement excercises; attending all faculty meetings; professional responsibilities: to students - in course grading, office hours, classes, tests and examinations, counseling and advising, grades and graded work privately distributed to student, cannot be publicly posted or publicly disseminated; to the university and colleagues - records, awareness of field/contribute to continuance and improvement of educational quality within university, strong participation selecting new faculty, retention, tenure and promotion, promote atmosphere of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry, non-discrimination, contribute positively to reasonable orderliness in university; to one's discipline - continued growth in field, share concepts; to oneself - seek continuously to improve as teacher and citizen, seeks diligently to improve teaching working environment within university, promoting general atmoshpere of intellectual and social growth, seeking just and equitable compensation, contributes to education and development of persons and groups outside University; all grades and graded work privately distributed to individual student; cannot be posted or publicly disseminated.

20-041 University Research, Copyright and Patent Policy RESCINDED 05-31-01

Cross references to Rules 02-04 and 02-05; University Research Council; University research policy; copyrights; publications; policy regarding unofficial employment; general conditions and restrictions; contract research; privately sponsored research for profit in which University facilities are used; patent rights and licensing agreement; use of the name of the University.

20-042 Faculty and Special Organizations

Ohio Education Association; American Association of University Professors; Faculty Senate; Faculty Rights and Responsibilities Committee; University Well-Being Committee; University of Akron Foundation; Partners in Excellence; John R. Buchtel Society; Zip Athletic Club; E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Enrighment Fund; Friends of the University Library; Friends of Hower House; Varsity "A".

20-043 Faculty Privileges and Benefits

Services in University Libraries; fee parking; non-contributory insurance; travel and subsistence expenses; Ohio retirement system moving expenses; policy restrictions/exceptions; identification card; athletic and cultrual events; recreation; credit union; bookstore; notary public; annuity option; education; credit courses; non-credit courses; fee reductions*; part-time faculty; ROTC personnel; relatives of university faculty and administrative officers; benefits and privileges of retired and emeritus faculty; Educational Assistance Program; Credit Courses; non-credit courses; part-time faculty; ROTC personnel

*Webmaster's note: Fee reduction is sometimes called tuition remission. However, the correct statement is fee reduction.

20-044 General Information RESCINDED 05-31-01

The United Way; Red Cross; Maxwell P. Boggs Memorial Fund; University Health Service; Summit County Board of Elections.

20-05 Academic Matters and General Policies

Unit of teaching load; class period; attendance; procedure for applying for admission to the University; registration procedure; counseling services; inter-college transfer; veterans' benefits.

20-05.1 Grading System, Discipline, Academic Probation and Dismissal

Faculty grade records; reporting grades; grading system; dropping and withdrawing students from classes; changing grades; course credit by examination; exemption from required courses; faculty tutoring; repeating courses; approbation, probation, dismissal; auditing courses; scheduling field trips; dealing with dishonesty; discipline of student; faculty member who has evidence of misconduct shall report; all tests shall be proctored except; members of faculty in school of law.

20-05.2 Curricular Changes

Adding or deleting courses; for changing course names and/or code numbers; changing course descriptions or prerequisites; new or changed degree programs; Curriculum Review Committee; Distance Learning Review Committee.

20-053 Textbooks, Teaching Aids, Supplies, Offices and Classrooms

Textbook selection; teaching aids; Purchasing Department; Central Stores; sale or disposal; supplies and requisitions; University offices and classrooms.

20-054 Parking and University Automobiles

Parking facilities; numbered permits; Office of Parking Systems; automobiles available for use on official business; Purchasing Department.

20-055 Health Services and Restrictions on Smoking, Alcoholic Beverages and Drugs

Restrictions on smoking and alcoholic beverages; on campus; health services; Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

20-056 Libraries

University Libraries; Audio/Visual Services; Online library services; Law Library.

20-057 Publications and Promotional Materials

Internal publications; exams; classroom materials; meeting notices; notepads; Calendar of Events; Akron Update; Internal publication documents; "A" Book; The University of Akron Weekly Calendar of Events; Akron Update; The University of Akron Chronicl; The University of Akron Directory of Faculty and Staff; Faculty Handbook; External publications; stationery; business cards; flyers; brochures; certificates; posters; booklets; promotional literature; Department of University Communications; Academic publications; University Press; licensing program; University Media Productions.

20-058 General Academic Information

University convocations; visits by high school students; solicitation of funds; faculty social organizations.

20-059 Radiation Safety

University Radiation Safety Committee; Radiation Safety Officer; duties; byproduct material; radiation surveys; safety equipment; disposal; byproduct material program; safety laws and regulations; radioactive material.

20-060 Statement of Teaching Evaluations

Evaluation processes; confidentiality; statistical data; summaries of results; right to examine; dissenting, supplementary or other statements.

20-061 Part-Time Faculty Appointments

Definition of part-time faculty; assignments and load ceilings; no de facto employment or academic rank; recommended privileges; appointment contract periods; salary and grade levels; salary ranges; recognized reputation.

20-062 College Lecturer

Full-time non-tenure track faculty; minimum requirements; responsibilities; workload; participation in college activities; procedures for appointment; evaluation; merit raises; renewal; benefits; fee reduction.*

Webmaster's note: Fee reduction is sometimes referred to as tuition remission. However the correct statement is fee reduction.

21-01 Early Retirement Incentive Plan

ERIP; State Teachers Retirement System (STRS); School Employees Retirement System (SERS); PERS; currently contributing to STRS, SERS, or PERS; age of fifty prior to the age of retirement; eligible or will qualify, after purchase of the service credit, for retirement under STRS, SERS, or PERS guidelines; five percent of the total number of members in each retirement system; entitled to receive fringe benefits normally provided to retirees; not eligible for limited teaching for full-time teaching faculty who retire or part-time employment for full-time non-teaching personnel who retire; faculty and contract professional positions filled only with part-time personnel the first year after retirement; policy in effect until midnight, June 30, 2000; automatically terminates on that hour and date.

22-01 Contract Professional Information

Full or part-time non-teaching professional personnel; Board grants recognition and benefits; may be appointed as instructional professional staff; appointed prior to July 1, 1986 designated as a member of the general faculty; do not hold regular faculty rank.
Appointed under limited contracts; generally one year or shorter; not eligible for indefinite tenure.
Non-reappointments; notify in writing; three months prior to expiration of contract during first and second contract term; six months prior to the expiration of contract during third contract term; six months prior to the expiration of contract during third contract term; arbitrary, capricious, or discriminatory action; procedural or substantive rights; discuss with immediate supervisor or designee; submit in writing to supervisor within five days from date of notification of non-reappointment; contract professional grievance procedure.
Termination of appointment; terminated for cause at any time; recommendation of President and approval by the Board; advised by immediate supervisor in writing of the decision to recommend dismissal for cause; not less than thirty days prior to the effective date of such dismissal; except moral turpitude or public safety; hearing on reason for dismissal before President; retrenchment necessitated by financial exigency.
Resignation; sufficient notice to obviate serious embarassment and difficulty in filling the position; at least four months notice.
Vacation; twenty working days of vacation at a time; approved by President or designee.
Leave of absence; without compensation; career development; considered on an individual basis.
Retirement; shall not be involuntarily retired from the University based on age; except: executive or high policy-making employees, law enforcement officers, fire fighters, age sixty-five; limited employment after retirement; notice early enough to avoid serious interruption to the university operation; minimum of four months before termination of employment.

22-02 Contract Professional Position and Salary Administration Program RESCINDED 05-28-05

Applicable to all contract professionals and unclassified staff.
Written description for each position; systematic evaluation and assignment of positions to grades; minimum and maximum salaries; performance appraisal system; procedures for salaries in promotion, transfer and other personnel action; review grade assignment.
Authorities and responsibilities; President and Vice Presidents responsible for other personnel changes in their respective areas; Human Resources responsible for coordination of the position and salary administration.
Positions; group of duties and responsibilities requiring the full or part-time employment of an individual.
Descriptions; title; basic functions and resposnibilities; major characteristic duties and responsibilities; supervision received and exercised; entry level qualifications.
Grade and title determination; review by the University Classification Committee; appropriate salary grade and title.
Audits and reclassification; elements of a position are changed; Division of Human Resources; requested by employee, supervisor or the University appointing authority; communicate in writing such disagreement to the appointing authority within five days after receipt of the notice of the notice of the results of the audit; reconsideration by appointing authority; appellate committee.
Reclassification; higher salary grade; continue at the current salary; assumed that incumbent in an occupied reclassified position will be qualified for the new position; complete audit details available from University appointing authority.
Personnel action; new appointments; Promotion, transfer, and other personnel actions; salaries; evaluation.

22-03 Contract Professional Adivsory Committee

CPAC; advisory body to the President on matters relating to fringe benefits for contract professionals and any other issues directed to the committee; annual report; copy distributed to all contract professionals; composition; five contract professionals; three elected by the contract professionals and two appointed by the President; no more than two consecutive full terms; ex-officio members for the committee's areas of concern; terms of office; two-year terms; run concurrently with the fiscal year; election; annual election by June 10; nominations from contract professionals; ballots carry names of all eligible persons who have been proposed for nomination; only contract professionals are eligible to participate in the election; election supervised by an impartial referee; vacancies; President appoints a replacement to fill out the remaining term; contract professional representatives to Faculty Senate and the Faculty Well-Being Committee serve as ex-officio non-voting members of CPAC.

22-04 Contract Professional Grievance Committee

Membership; Composition and eligibility; seven members of the contract professionals; one selected by the other six members; no more than two consecutive full terms; Terms of office; one-year term; membership runs concurrently with the fiscal year;
Election and appointment; appointed from current CPAC membership at annual meeting; Vacancies; immediate action to appoint or select a replacement; vacancy two months prior to the normal installation process, then the post may remain vacant; Removal from membership or office; removal for cause; non-attendance at CPGC meetings; failure to carry out an assigned role; indiscretion in the conduct of CPGC duties; violation of confidentiality; five votes required to carry a removal;
Duties and responsibilities; membership; confidentiality; conflicts of interest; Chair presides over the CPGC; annual report; digest of all grievances; confidential meetings; Operating procedure; amend by simple majority vote; Robert's Rules of Order; simple majority required to carry a vote.

22-05 Contract Professional Grievance Procedures

Preamble; University's goals; resolve differences expeditiously; CPGC.
Purpose; equitable method for reviewing contract professional grievances.
Operating procedure; time limit may be extended for good cause.
Jurisdiction; CPGC; original jurisdiction to receive and act upon complaints filed by contract professionals.
Complaint process; first discuss problem with immediate supervisor or designee; complaint in writing to immediate supervisor within seven working days from the date that the problem is un-resolvable with the immediate supervisor.
Immediate supervisor has seven working days to respond to the complaint; un-resolvable then must inform complainant of decision in writing and send a copy of the decision to the superior in the administrative channels of that department or division; file a written grievance with CPGC.
Filing of grievance; documentation of previous discussions.
Investigation of grievance; one or more members to meet privately with complainant; one or more committee members to meet privately with the party against whom the grievance has been lodged; report findings in writing to a full CPGC meeting.
Disposition; copies to the parties and the respective Vice President; President shall inform the complainant and committee of any further action.

23-01 Part-Time Faculty Appointments (Re-numbered as 20-061)

Terms of appointment; semester-to-semester basis; final commitments to part-time faculty made prior to early registration; commitments should not be made until after open registration; do not hold academic rank; Lecturer I, II, III, IV and V; change in grade and salary; minimum of eight semesters of part-time teaching; professional experience; Master's degree required for Lecturer V.
No more than twelve credit hours per academic year; no more than six credits or two courses may be taught in one semester; subsequently become full-time faculty, part-time years of service cannot be counted toward tenure or promotion; application and acceptance agreement must be on file and completed with each change in grade designation.
Privileges and benefits; no fee parking; retirement system; University identification card; University bookstore discount; special educational privileges.

23-02 Part-Time Faculty Grievance Procedure

First attempt to reconcile through Department Head; file an appeal to the appropriate Academic Dean; appeal must be in writing; appeal to the Part-Time Faculty Grievance Committee; Provost may accept the recommendation of the Part-Time Grievance Committee in whole or in part or may reject it in its entirety.

24-01 Bylaws of the Graduate Faculty

Purpose; enoucrage and contribute to advancement of knowledge; instruction and research of the highest quality; spirit of inquiry and a high value on scholarship.
Duties; develop curricula; participate in research, publication, and professional societies; recruit, encourage, and supervise students; stimulate creativity, independent though, and scholarly attitudes and performance; supporting committes, supervise student research and direct theses and dissertations; develop a graduate library; elect members of the Graduate Council; selection of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.
Membership; President; Senior Vice President and Provost; Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School; Associate and Assistant Dean of Graduate School; Deans of colleges offering graduate programs; Distinguished Professors; Chairs of Departments or Schools offering graduate programs; appointees.
Application for graduate faculty membership; reviewed by department chair, school director, college dean, graduate council.
Nominations; nomination categories; teaching of master's degree courses, category one responsibilities and directing of master's degree theses and category two responsibilities of teaching of doctoral courses and directing of dissertations; ex-officio appointments are category one; minimum criteria for being nominated and recommended for categories.
Joint appointments; request a review; appointments; initial term of five years; subsequent terms of five years; terms begin on the first day of the Fall semester; adjunct faculty members may be appointed to graduate faculty membership; Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School may appoint visiting faculty members to teach graduate courses for one year; only members of the graduate faculty are permitted to teach courses at the graduate level.
Officers; President receives reports of subordinate officers and advises and counsels; Senior Vice President and Provost receives reports of the Graduate counsel and advises the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School; Academic Deans of colleges offering graduate programs are responsible for direct supervision of graduate faclty and programs within their respective colleges; Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School is responsible for the administration of the Graduate School and supervises its program and student body; Vice Chairman presides over graduate faculty and Graduate Council meetings in the absence of the chair
Graduate Council; executive committee; represents the graduate faculty in proposing academic policy and procedure; membership; appointment; term of office; nominating committeee; vacancy; duties; standing committees; Graduate Faculty Membership Committee; Graduate Facluty Curriculum Committee; Graduate Faculty Student Policy Committee; Ad Hoc Committees; minutes of Graduate Council meetings; written objections to actions of Graduate Council; meetings; once a month; agenda; special meetings; Robert's Rules of Order, Revised; amendment of bylaws.

24-02 Grievance Procedures for Graduate Students

Purpose; provide graduate students with a formal channel of appeal; arising out of academic or employment relationship with the University.
Procedures; conference with the faculty member involved, Department Head or the Graduate Advisor; Academic Dean with a full written statement of the grievance; Dean of the Graduate School; attempt to informally resolve; Senior Vice President and Provost; Hearing Committee; notification of filing with the Hearing Committee.
Hearing Committee; Chairperson selection; four members; selection; hearing procedure; decisions and actions; record keeping; appeal to the President.

25-01 Classification of Positions

All positions in the classified service placed in classifications; Ohio Revised Code Section 124.14, Section 124.20.

25-02 Parenthetical Sub-Titles

University may establish parenthetical sub-titles to indicate the specialized nature of positions.

25-03 Specifications

University shall prepare specifications for each classification in classified service; each classification title shall have a corresponding classification specification; definition of "supervises."

25-04 Appropriateness of Duties

Classifications appropriate to function statement and duties performed; appointing authority can assign duties and temporary additional duties.

25-05 Changes in Pay Ranges or Classification Plan

University may reassign pay ranges of classifications; section 124.14 of Ohio Revised Code and section 3345.31 of Ohio Revised Code.

25-06 Classified Classification Plan

University shall establish, modify, or repeal, by rule, job classification plan for all positions, offices, and employments in classified civil service; assign classification title to each classification within classification plan; Classification to a pay range; Numbering system for the classification process; Classification series:
1000 Administrative Support Group
2000 Finance Accounting Division
3000 Information Technology Division
4000 Business Administrative Division
5000 Facilities Management Division
6000 Public Safety Division
7000 Student Services Division
8000 Academic Services Division

25-07 Unclassified Classification Plan

University shall establish, modify, or repeal, by rule, a job classification plan for all positions, offices, and employments in unclassified civil service; University shall assign classification title to each classification within unclassified classification plan; Classification to a pay range; Numbering system for the classification process; Unclassified staff classifications series:
2000 Finance/Accounting Division
3000 Information Technology Division
4000 Business/Administrative Division
7000 Student Services Division
8000 Academic Services Division
9000 Ungraded Positions Division

25-10 Position Audits and Reclassification

University may initiate audits and reviews of positions and classifications; employee may request review; conduct of audit, notice, acceptance of reclassification, refusal to accept reclassification; reclassification outside original series - probationary period waived; position reclassification section 124.14 of the Ohio Revised Code.

25-11 Notification of Employees

Title change or deletion of classification, notice to individual; classified employee appeal reclassification to state personnel board of review within thirty days after receipt of notification of reclassification or notice of results of a position audit or review.

25-12 Retention of Certified Status

Certified classified employee; classification change due to change in classification plan; retains certified status; provided the employee was certified under the former plan at the time of classification change; reclassification due to job audit.

25-13 Determination of Classifications with Same or Similar Duties

Human resources determined no classifications have same or similar duties for purpose of transferring certification or for exercising displacement procedures.

25-20 Pay Ranges

Pay ranges for each grade in the classification plan; human resources will assign pay range to all new or revised classifications.

26-01 General Information

Pertaining to staff personnel policies; policies, procedures and benefits available to University staff employees; human resource policies and procedures subject to change; definition of "exempt" and "non-exempt" staff; classified and unclassified service; policies and procedures create no expectancy of employment, continued employment, or re-employment of the employee.

26-02 General Staff Personnel Policies and Procedures

Accidents and injuries on the job; reporting; Office of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety; investigation; workers' compensation law of Ohio;
Appointing authority; officer having power of appointment to, removal from, audit, reduction or suspension of positions or employees within the institution;
Breaks; mid-morning; mid-afternoon; privilege rather than a right; misuse of break periods; unused break periods are not cumulative; may not be used to arrive late or leave work early;
Discipline and discharge; verbal warning; written warning; suspension without pay; reduction in pay and or position; demotions; removal; unsatisfactory conduct; incompetence; inefficiency; dishonesty; drunkenness; immoral conduct; insubordination; discourteous treatment of the public; neglect of duty; failure of good behavior; misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance;
Employee records; official personnel file maintained by and in human resources; access only in the presence of a university official; disputed information;
General rules of conduct; grievances; grievance procedures; identification card; orientation program; performance appraisal; personal changes; political activity; position testing; pre-employment testing; pre-employment physical examinations; promotions and transfers; reassignment; reduction of fees*; credit courses; non-credit courses; responsibilities; solicitation of funds; transfer of service and sick leave; uniforms; voting time; work schedules; Educational Assistance Program; Full-time staff members; credit courses; non-credit courses; part-time staff members.

Webmaster's note: Fee reduction is sometimes referred to as tuition remission. However the correct statement is fee reduction.

26-03 Compensation

Overtime and compensatory time; Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); pay and payroll deductions.

26-04 Absence from campus - Interim Rule

Non-exempt staff; request and approval for vacation; sick leave; death in family; military leave; court leave; holiday schedule; leave without pay; FMLA leave; reduced workweek policy; sick leave defined; immediate family defined; physicians' certification requirement; department of benefits administration shall collect certification of verification where necessary; falsification of records; formula for accrual of vacation for non-exempt employees; vacation credit.

26-05 Separation from the University

Resignation; retirement; discharge for cause; layoff; failure to respond to a return to work request within ten days, following layoff or at the expiration of an authorized period of leave; failure to report for work or failure to report off work for a three-day period; being on extended disability leave for a period of three years or longer; Clearance form; establishing last day worked; resignation; retirement; other separations; unemployment.

26-06 Part-Time Staff Group Health Insurance Coverage

Premium costs paid entirely by part-time staff memebrs; same premiums charged to the University for full-time staff memebrs; eligibility criteria; health maintenance organization plan; Office of Benefits Administration manages the program and premium collections.

30-01 Guidelines for Academic Retrenchment Due to Financial Exigency See the 2003 Rules Update page for rules changes to this rule that are effective September 30, 2003.

Preamble; The Board with appropriate members of the University will determine when a financial exigency exists at the University; do not impair any existing rights or grant new rights to any person; The Board researves to itself the resolution of any financial exigency; respect and consider individuals' rights.
Consultation; consult with Deans, Department Heads, faculty and students; ultimate University decision-making authority rests on the Board.
Data and documentation; explain clearly the nature of the fiscal limitations; establish appropriate educational priorities; specific documentation of evidence supporting a faculty reduction recommendation.
Procedures for faculty consultation: the Faculty Advisory Committee; otffer advice and constructive criticism about proposals; membership.
Administrative recommendation and faculty review; university administration will report its recommendation to the Faculty Advisory Committee in open meetings; report of the finding sof the Committee transmitted to the President and Faculty Senate; President will transmit the Committee report along with his formal recommendation to the Board.
Academic due process; special care taken to protect and honor rights to a faculty member's tenured or probationary status; appeal; faculty members have an opportunity to be heard; established University grievance procedures.
Procedures for faculty reduction in force; faculty release; shall, whenever possible, be treated as a layoff - temporary in nature - not as a termination; tenured members retained in preference to probationary appointees; may accept early retirement or transfer from full-time to part-time.
Objective criteria in determining the order in which faculty will be released; temporary or part-time released before probationary faculty; probationary faculty released before tenured faculty; release proceeds according to seniority within each classification of faculty status; least senior faculty in terms of lenth of service is released first; computing seniority; junior tenured faculty member only member of a department competent to teach a needed program then seniority may be disregarded.
Rights and benefits; fill any existing vacancy for which she or he is qualified; transfer to any other college, division or department to fill any vacancy to which he is qualified; qualifications will be determined by teaching experience and academic training; retain as many fringe benefits as possible when recalled; one-year continuance of her or his University health insurance policy without charge; option to continue health insurance for a second year by paying premiums at group rate.
Timing; as much advance notice as possible in making financial exigency decisions; timely notice.

31-01 Introduction

Ordinary and necessary expenses; on an assignment consistent with the mission of the University; professional meetings; field trips; promotion of financial assistance; field work; personnel recruitment; student recruitment; meetings of state or regional faculty organizations; local mileage; reimbursed in full or part; lavish or extravagant accommodations will not be honored; encourage most efficient and economical means of travel; travel authorization; estimated amounts for transportation, lodging, meals, and other expenses; travel expense report sent to Accounts Payable; headquarters.

31-02 Transportation

Travel by automobile; privately owned automobiles reimbursed at twenty-nine cents per mile; no reimbursement for food and lodging while en route if travel by automobile is for personal reasons; University is not responsible for damages to privately owned vehicles; required to carry motor vehicle liability insurance; list miles driven by date and destination; commercially rented automobile.
Travel by air or rail; coach fare reimbursed; separately purchased travel insurance is not an allowable expense; purchase in advance by submitting a requisition; charges resulting from the cancellation of reservations are the department's obligation; cancellation for personal benefit of employee then employee's obligation to pay charges.
Other transportation expenses; reimbursement may be claimed for limousine service, parking charges, ferry and taxi fares, and bridge, highway, and tunnel tolls.

31-03 Allowable Living Expenses

Meals; twenty-six dollars per day; high cost cities may warrant higher per diem rates; international travel, thirty-four dollars per day; no reimbursement for alcoholic beverages.
Lodging; shall not exceed actual, reasonable expenses; no reimbursement for expenses incurred during a vacation leave or leave of absence; University will pay for the employee's cost only.
Miscellaneous expenses; stenographic fees; storage of baggage; telephone calls on official University business; rental of equiment or temporary meeting or office facilities; necessary to conduct official University business; may be reimbursed; "Other Expense" category of the travel expense report; receipts must be submitted; gratuities are not reimbursable.
Conferences and special meals; registration fees for conferences; itemize on a travel expense report, accompanied by a receipt; actual reasonable expense of meals when such meals are an integral part of a seminar or similar working assembly.
Group travel; exceeding five thousand dollars must be submitted for bidding through the Purchasing Department.

31-04 Reporting and Documentation of Expenses

Dsigned to meet Internal Revenue Service and State of Ohio reporting requirements; essential information; daily cost of each separate expenditure for traveling; dates of departure and return home; times of departure and return home; destination or locality of travel; business reason or business benefit expected to be derived; actual mileage begins from employee's headquarters.
Documentary evidence; car rental; commercial lodging; confernece registration fee; gasoline purchases when a company credit card is not used; miscellaneous transportation expenses exceeding three dollars except for taxi cab, ferry expenses, or tolls paid into an automatic coin drop; Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller may require additional or alternative documentary evidence; attach documentation such as a program that will authenticate the official nature of the trip.
Travel expense report must be approved by the official administering the budget to which the expense will be charged; normally the Department Head.

38-01 Affirmative Action Policy and Program

Statement of policy; equal education and employment institution; nondiscrimination provisions of Title 41, Ohio Revised Code, Titles VI, VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 as amended, Executive Order 11246, Vocational Rehabilitation Act section 504, Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act.
No unlawful discrimination; race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, handicap or status of a veteran; prohibits sexual harassment; judgments at the University are based on merit, qualifications and performance; applies to all students, faculty, staff, employees, and applicants for employment and admission to the University; affirmative efforts to promote qualified women and minority group members; consistent with state and federal law, nothing shall be construed to modify or impair the operation of the retirement policy and rules.
Laws and regulations governing equal employment opportunity; affirmative action program; dissemination and implementation; recruitment, training, promotion, and retention; student body; goals and timetables.

40-01 Campus Conduct

Conduct of students, faculty, staff and visitors; does not intend in any way to restrict freedom of speech or right to peacefuly assemble.
Prohibited conduct on University property; obstruction, disruption or occupation of any space that impedes implementation of authorized programs and functions of the University; detaining, holding, intimidating, injuring, or threatening to injure or coerce by bodily harm any person lawfully upon University property; theft, malicious destruction, damage, or injury to property not personally owned; unauthorized entry into or use of university facilities; violation of current, published University campus regulations; violation of published rules governing residence in University property; felonies or misdemeanors; illegal or unauthorized possession or use of weapons or explosives; failure to comply with direction of University officials, police or any other law enforcement officers upholding University regulations.
Violators may be ejected from University property; subject to criminal prosecution and/or university discipline; University authorized to take action under Ohio Revised Code Section 3345.21 to preserve good order and prevent the disruption of the educational functions of the University.

41-01 Disciplinary Power of the University

Standards of conduct apply to a student of University property; student is expected to abide by applicable federal, state and local laws; University assesses penalties for violation of its own regulations; student is subject to public laws which UAPD is empowered to enforce of University property; Public laws; Ohio Revised Code; City of Akron Ordinances; regulations relating to disorderly conduct, theft, assault, arson, damaging property, sex offenses, the use of drugs, hazing and mob action.

41-02 Definition of Student Misconduct

Behavior on University property that violates codified or explicitly stated University rules or regulations; Plagiarism, cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty; false or misleading information to University officials or on official University records, or altering such records; detaining, holding, intimidating, injuring or threatening injury to any person lawfully upon University property; theft, malicious destruction, damage or injury to property not personally owned; possession, use or distribution of any drug prohibited by law; unauthorized consumption, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages; gambling or games of chance, illegal or unauthorized possession of weapons or explosives; felonies and misdemeanors; unauthorized entry into University facilities; obstruction, disruption, or occupation of space that impedes implementation of authorized programs and functions of the University; violation of University regulations prohibiting animals on University property; mischievous behavior on the computer or any other wrongful use of a computer; doing any act or coercing another to do any act of initiation that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm to any person; failure to comply with directions of University administrative officers and police or any other governmental law enforcement officers upholding University regulations.

41-03 Investigation of Student Misconduct

Fact-finding procedures; notice to student to come to the Office of the Dean of Student Services; informed of the report that alleges violation of University rules and regulations; requested to make a statement; student informed, not required to make a statement, any statement may later be used in disciplinary proceedings, and right to counsel; proceed carefullly but informally whenever possible; termination of fact-finding procedures when based on the evidence presented, no University rule or regulation was violated and the student denies the alleged misconduct.
Probable cause; opportunity to explain involvement; detailed written report to Dean of Student Services for transmission to the University Hearing Board (UHB); request in writing that the case be heard, and the penalty assessed in a confidential session.
If referred to the UHB; UHB will meet at a date not to exceed thirty days from the date of the conference; general description of the charges; Dean of Student Services will notify the student of the time and place of the hearing, the violation and the facts surrounding the incident; failure to respond to the summons.

41-04 Student Procedural Rights

Protect the student from unfair imposition of serious penalties; procedural rights for which the penalty of formal disciplinary probation, suspension, or dismissal may be prescribed; penalties imposed must bear a reasonable relationship to the violation; in cases involving suspicion of misconduct student premises and possessions shall not be searched unless appropriate authorization has been secured nad probable cause shown; inform students of their rights; respect the right of the individual to refuse to testify against himself; pending action on the charges, the status of the student shall not be altered.
University may suspend a student immediately in some circumstances; safty and well-being of students, faculty or staff is endangered; felonies and misdemeanors; unauthorized entry into or use of University Facilities; obstruction or occupation of space that impedes the implementation of authorized programs and functions of the University; detaining, holding, intimidating, injuring, or threatening to injur or coerce a person lawfully upon University property; failure to comply with directions of University personnel or any other governmental law enforcement officers actin in the performance of their duties.
Notice to give the student an opportunity to prepare for the hearing; right to an advisor in anticipation of a criminal trial; student speaks and acts on his or her own behalf; objections by the advisor; recess; Hearing Board may request advice from a University attorney.
University Hearing Board; two faculty members and two students; conduct the hearing as a counseling-type interview; refusal to appear before the Hearing Board then the student may be tried in absentia and penalty imposed in accordance with the findings.
Student may plead guilty; also has the right to have innocence or guilt determined by the University Hearing Board; burden of proof on the University.
Fair and impartial hearing; no member of the University Hearing Board shall be a party to the prior investigation of the case against the student; standard of substantial evidence; report of the University Hearing Board; student's right of appeal to the Review Board.

41-05 University Hearing Board

Composition; two faculty members appointed by the Vice President of the University and Dean of Student Services; two student members appointed by the Dean of Student Services; student members recommended by a majority vote of the Associated Student Government; each Hearing Board selects its own presiding member; accused student has the right to challenge any member for good cause.
Proccedures; immediately notify student suspected of misconduct; UHB has the authority to call upon any student or faculty member who might have pertinent information; opportunity to hear and question adverse witnesses; presiding member shall prevent abusiveness, require normal discretionary controls, require relevance, and ensure the expeditious pursuit of information; accused is not required to testify against herself or himself; guilt and penalty decided by a majority vote; hearings are confidential unless the accused requests public or open hearings; student's right of appeal to the Review Board.

41-06 University Appeals Board

Composition; three faculty members and two student members; Procedures; hears all cases upon the request of the accused student; seven days from notification of the University Hearing Board's decision to petition the Appeals Board for review; penalty held in abeyance pending appeal; appeal must be in writing and set forth the grounds for appeal; written request for appeal goes to the Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Life; Grounds for appeal; Standards of review.

41-07 Presidential review.

Upon request to President by Vice President for Student Affairs; may uphold or reverse hearing board or appeals board finding; may uphold, increase or decrease sanction; decision is final.

41-08 Authority for Amendments

Board of Trustees may be approached with proposed changes and amendments through channels outlined in its bylaws.

42-01 Student Rights and Responsibilities

Preamble; academic freedom; responsibility of preserving the freedom of others and working for the good of the entire community.
Access to education; open to all applicants who meet admission requirements; no applicant denied admission on the basis of age, race, creed, sex, national origin or political beliefs; by enrolling the student signifies willingness to adhere to University rules and regulations.
Academic matters; free inquiry and expression when relevant to the subject under discussion; mature and responsible manner; maintaining established standards of academic performance; avoiding plagiarizing; right to expect effective instruction and to have their performance evaluated solely on an academic basis; reasonable access to members of the faculty; sound academic advisement; information about requirements for graduation.
Student records; Registrar's office maintains the student's official academic record; records may be examined by the student in the Office of the Registrar in the presence of an authorized University official; copies of academic and disciplinary records may not be released to anyone outside the University except upon written request of the student; except clear and probable danger; no records of political activity.
Student affairs; freedom of association, inquiry, and expression; student participation in University governance; student publications; off-campus rights and responsibilities; enactment and amendments.

43-01 Constitution of the Associated Student Government of Day Undergraduate Students

Associated Student Government (ASG); purpose; capable and responsible student government; foster student involvement; forum of student opinion; liaison between the students, administration, faculty and staff of the University; membership; undergraduate students; 2.0 accumulative GPA; minimum of eight credit hours.
Rights of students; authority and jurisdiction; structure; executive, legislative and judicial; powers and duties of the executive branch; powers and duties of the legislative branch; powers and duties of the judicial branch, student superior court; terms of office; compensation; vacancies, removals and impeachment; advisor; meetings; elections; amendments; bylaws; review and ratification of constitution; institutional agreements.

44-01 The Establishment of Assembly Procedures

Expression cannot be prohibited for disagreement with its content; expression subject to reasonable regulations of time, place and manner; expression prohibited that materially and substantially interferes with the normal activities of the institution or invades the rights of others.
Sponsoring group or person of any assembly must register with the University Calendar Office; registration at least forty-eight hours prior to the event; assemblies prohibited that materially and substantially interfere with the activities of the University; assemblish prohibited which invade the constitutionally-protected rights of others; restricted to an area appropriate for the activity; sponsoring group responsible for all normal costs incurred by University; University Calendar Office handles assembly arrangements and procedures; unruly, unlawful or disruptive assemblies may be violative or any University regulation.

45-01 Trespass Regulations

Prevent disruption of the educational functions; valid identification card and visitor pass holders shall enter onto University property; authorized personnel only; violation of provisions; immediate ejectment from premises.

46-01 Motor Vehicle, Traffic and Parking Regulations

Statement of intent and purposel motor vehicle laws set forth in Title 45 of the Ohio Revised Code enforced on University property; local traffic ordinances.
Definitions; land and property of the University; University and Board of Trustees; street or highway; roadway; parking zones; parking lots and parking areas; faculty member; staff member; students; visitors; business day; fraudulent permit; parking space; parking stalls.
Vehicular traffic regulations; speed limits; parking regulations; parking areas; parking permits; procedures; police powers; service of notice of violation; appeals procedures; form of appeal; authority of Parking Services Director (a.k.a. Director of Parking Services); appeal before Traffic Referee; Motor Vehicle, Traffic and Parking Committee; composition; duties; final appeal; miscellaneous; traffic and parking records; towing and impounding; prescribed penalties; ultimate disciplinary action; Parking Services Office.

46-02 Parking Permit Fees

Parking fees; fee assessment; fee collection; lump-sum payment.

47-01 Alcohol Policy

University condemns the abuse of alcoholic beverages; responsible use; Ohio laws and regulations.
University requirements; no person under the age of twenty-one; written warning prominently posted where alcohol is sold on University property; no consumption in a motor vehicle by passengers or drivers (moving or parked); no person under twenty-one may handle, deliver, sell or serve alcohol; sponsoring organization responsible for taking reasonable precautions to identify under-age persons; check-in table to check driver's licenses; no person appearing visible intoxicated should be served alcohol; liquor permit holders not allowed to give away alcohol.
Procedures for policy implementation; social events for students must be registered in the Gardener Student Center Office; sponsors may serve or sell beer only; wine may be served with special approval at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall; "F" permit for organizations sponsoring a registered event; charge for alcohol served must at least reflect the cost; obtain the concurrence of the University of Akron Food Service Department; events associated with the University may not be promoted for the consumption of alcohol; prices or alcohol may not be advertised other than at the point of distribution; non-alcoholic beverages must be made equally available; estimate of the reasonable amount to be served; sponsors are responsible for behavior at the event; alcohol use or abuse is no excuse for unacceptable behavior; failure to comply may result in disciplinary sanctions.

47-02 Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Drug-Free Awareness Program; compliance with University Substance Abuse Policy; Employee-Family Assistance Program; due process; definitions; unlawful manufacture; distribute; dispense; possess or possession; use; durg abuse offense; controlled substance.

47-03 Computer Misconduct Policy

Intentional disruption of a computer system; reckless experimentation; computer viruses; improper use or obtainment of a computer password; unauthorized view or computer records; other wrongful use; civil and criminal penalties; University disciplinary action; report signs of improper computer activity to the Associate Vice President for Information Services.

47-05 Tunnel System Policy

Access to tunnel system is prohibited; definitions; confined space entry; authorized personnel; restricted; secured; dispatch; outside contractor.
No person shall enter unless authorized; notify dispatch on entry and exit; knowledge of layout of system; radio capable of transmission from tunnel to dispatch; entries and exits clearly marked; outside contractors must receive a copy of this policy; cutting and welding; no storage; no smoking; inspected at least once every three months; without prior approval will be subject to discipline.

47-06 Policies and Procedures Governing Scholarship and Scientific Misconduct RESCINDED 9-11-00; REPLACED by Rule 3359-11-17

47-07 Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedures RESCINDED 9-11-00; REPLACED by Rule 3359-11-17

47-08 Locally Administered Public Improvements

Public improvement projects; Amended House Bill 748.
Public improvements not to exceed $4,000,000; local administration permitted for construction, reconstruction, improvement, renovation, enlargement, or alteration; notify Ohio Board of Regents in writing.
University's intent to administer the project locally; public improvements not to exceed $1,500,000; local administration permitted for basic or supplemental renovation; University shall in writing request and receive written approval in advance; Director of administrative services.
University rules for local administration; projects bid pursuant to Ohio law; procedures; specifications; bidding documents; advertise in a local newspaper for three consecutive weeks; bids received and publicly opened in the Department of Purchasing; bids forwarded to the appropriate departments for study and analysis; lowest and most responsive bidder; contract compliance officer; equal employment opportunity; prevailing wage; workers' compensation; minority subcontracting; less than $75,000 may be accepted through the Director of Purchasing; over $75,000 must receive prior approval by the Board; lowest responsible bid exceeds ten percent either above or below the total project estimate, then all bids may be rejected.

47-09 Procedures for Key Pick-up, Return, and/or Reporting Lost or Stolen Keys

Locking Systems Office;seven A.M. to three P.M., Monday through Friday; room fifty-eight in the basement of the Physical Facilities Operation Center.
Key pick-up; requesting and returning keys or reporting lost and stolen keys; University key card; double sets will not be issued; graduated monetary charge; payment for lost or stolen keys is the responsibility of the department which authorized the issuance of said keys; forbidden to loan or trade University keys.
Card access procedure; restocking charge; key holder audits; appeal procedures; Ohio Revised Code Section 3345.13.

47-10 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Policy Statement

No routine screening for AIDS; regular classroom attendance and employment; as long as their physical condition permits; behavior is medically responsible; will not release confidential medical or other information except where required by law; access to all campus facilities; counseling available on a voluntary basis; consistent and reasonable analysis of each case.

47-11 Protection of Human Subjects

Institutional review board; duties of IRB; IRB chair; duties of IRB chair; compliance with human subject protection laws, regulations and policies.

48-01 Coaching and Departmental Information

Awards for varsity letter winners; award procedure; athlete, manager, and trainer awards; banquets; car coach program; cheerleaders; dance squad; contest and travel squad allowances; athletic equipment room policy.

48-02 Academics and Admissions

Athletic academic assistance; purpose; ultimate responsibility for athletic eligibility rests with the student-athlete and his or her respective coach; academic standards.
Admissions; guidelines for student-athletes; application procedures; transfer; athletic eligibility lists; new freshmen; full-time status; normal academic progress rule; five-year limit; course progress checks; classroom locations.

48-03 Athletic Policy

Statement on athletics; responsibility to fulfill clear expectations; ethical conduct; complimentary tickets - varsity athletes; agents; professional sports counseling panel; gambling activities; housing; insurance; eligibility for competition; freshman eligibility/ineligibility; financial aid; exempted financial aid; tuition and fees; employment; renewal scholarship; summer financial aid; financial aid revocation; financial aid grievance procedure.

48-04 Athletic Department Drug Education and Testing

Mandatory drug testing; purpose; drug testing procedures; banned drug classes; failure to cooperate; procedural regulations; penalties; fist positive; second positive; third positive; drug testing review procedure; NCAA drug testing.

48-04 Appendix

Drug testing procedures; protocols; medical code; organization; causes for loss of eligibility; student-athlete selection; student-athlete notif